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MR08 YAU

2012 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,036 mi
Last recorded35,036 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 YAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 35,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 32,512 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2023 30,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 29,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,850 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,516 miles

Front TYRES GETTING LOW

Valve stem slightly damaged FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 16,814 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,532 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 13,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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MR08 YAU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR08 YAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR08 YAU registered?

MR08 YAU is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is MR08 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR08 YAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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